How To Set Up Reverse Thrust

How To Set Up Reverse Thrust
In this video I will go over how to easily set up reverse thrust for your electric powered RC airplane. This method will work for both electric ducted fans and propellor aircraft.
To set up reverse thrust you will need an ESC (electronic speed control) that has a fourth signal wire on the receiver connector. The normal connection from the ESC to the throttle port on the receiver is made. You then take the fourth signal wire (usually yellow or white) and plug that into the top, or signal port of an open receiver channel. Next configure your transmitter to the switch you desire to toggle between reverse and forward thrust.
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Chapters
00:00 - Intro
00:29 - What is reverse thrust?
01:56 - How to set up reverse thrust
04:28 - DX6 transmitter set up
06:23 - Reverse thrust demo

[@TedB1800]

Thanks, Tim. My Eflite A10's ESCs have reverse thrust capability, but, I was not aware I could program my Gen II DX7 to enable it.

[@TimMcKay56]

Ted: A fun capability to have! Tim

[@jamesdory9960]

The way you teaching this lesson is very clearly and easy to understand 🎉

[@TimMcKay56]

Glad you think so! Tim

[@eliocarballo9113]

Thanks to this video I was able to set up my Freewing Avantic thrust reverse 😊

[@TimMcKay56]

Glad to hear! Tim

[@duncan649]

Nice one, thank you. I've just acquired a Grand Tundra, the ESC of which has this feature. Needless to say the online instructions did not mention how to set up, so thanks for your well explained video. Regards from the UK.

[@TimMcKay56]

Duncan: Glad it helped! Tim

[@eliocarballo9113]

Very good vedeo Tim thanks 🙏

[@TimMcKay56]

👍🏻😊 Tim

[@bwmcelya]

Thanks Tim. I had no idea models could do this. I always marvel at the Air Force F4 Phantom. It has bleed air slats on the leading edge, allowing for a slower stall speed. Genius. Maybe we’ll see that on jet models one day.

[@TimMcKay56]

No worries and thanks for checking in! Tim

[@skunkworks9635]

Thanks

[@TimMcKay56]

No problem

[@kerrymayden4802]

Hey Tim have you done a video on the truss and Faa cards for flying in a club frias.i have my ama no.but did not know of the other two required

[@TimMcKay56]

Here is a video on the TRUST test: ua-cam.com/video/jRgs7Ax1OcU/v-deo.html Tim

[@Bellairvideo]

Hi Tim,
Have you tried to use the panic/bind button on a Spektrum radio for reverse thrust ease of use on landing?
Regards

[@TimMcKay56]

I have not, will check it out. Tim

[@donpardue4456]

Thanks Tim. I like your approach to showing how to reverse thrust.. My Habu 70mm esc has the extra lead you show. My radio is a DX6 like yours. I have tried over and over to set it up with no success. I have paused the video so I could follow you step by step, still no success. Is there possibly another step needed? Thanks, Don Pardue, Chattanooga TN

[@TimMcKay56]

Don: I watched my video again. The transmitter setup should be fairly clear as you have a DX6. The only thing I can think of is to be sure the extra lead is pugged into one of the numbered channels on the receiver (not the BATT port, as there is no signal). And ensure the number of the channel (on the receiver) is what you program on the DX6. Maybe sleep on it, try again in the morning! Tim

[@donkeycock2824]

I’m in a similar boat I’m using a DX6i with a Habu 50 mm and I’m trying to go to the aux flap channel, having some issues communicating. These habus are tight to work in! We will figure it out gentlemen

[@clement1708]

Thanks Tim for the lesson, it's very interessing ! Do you think is it possible to configure a reverse with Spektrum Smart Avian 60A ESC and a frsky receiver? sorry i don't speak english very well...

[@TimMcKay56]

Clement: I really am not sure. Maybe just give it a try?? Tim

[@clement1708]

@@TimMcKay56 it's possible with a programing box.

[@annerobinson2086]

Hi Tim. I'm using a DX6 with programmer V2 and Avian ESC, and have followed through with you but with no result. However I've noticed that when I press channel assign, I get the channel input config page first, followed then by RX port assignments (i.e the wrong way around to your description). I continue, flipping between these two trying to assign to in my case switch H, however still with no reverse thrust. Any help greatly appreciated

[@TimMcKay56]

Apologies, but I am not sure how to help. Do ask on www.RCGroups.com, they seem to have answers for everything. Tim

[@ace88205]

You could also just use a bidirectional esc meant for cars and boats with not a single extra wire or tx set up. Then your throttle mid point will be neutral and above 50% is positive thrust while below 50% is reverse thrust. Its a little tough get used to zero throttle being in the middle though.
With that said, its not really easier or gonna save much set up time, i just wanted to let you know it was an option bcus options equal opportunities.

[@TimMcKay56]

Fascinating point, thanks for sharing! Tim

[@HORRUS29]

I've got my reverse thrust setup on my F-22, but my question is should the reverse thrust work if your throttle is all the way down? Because the only way I can get reverse thrust is if I move the throttle up and then hit the switch for reverse thrust.

[@TimMcKay56]

Apologies, I am not sure why your setup is working as you describe. Tim

[@dradden1556]

Does it still operate with the throttle stick , after hitting the switch I select for thrust reverse?

[@TimMcKay56]

Yes. 😊

[@dradden1556]

@@TimMcKay56 thank you. I'm glad I found your channel. Lots of excellent information.

[@TimMcKay56]

Thanks!

[@gianfrancocollado-te3me]

Hi! the same for DX8e radio?

[@TimMcKay56]

Not sure. Try www.RCGroups.com

[@kragf1802]

Does anyone do a balsa building tutorial?

[@TimMcKay56]

Yup . . . build the Pronto here: ua-cam.com/video/JyzHoJhU7Ms/v-deo.html Tim

[@independentdronechannel170]

😁👍

[@TimMcKay56]

All good! Tim